After going through the standard evaluation process, the DSWD FO VIII received recognition from the Regional Red Orchid Award Validation Team and Action on Smoking and Health (ASH) Philippines for its efforts in meeting the quality standards and implementing the 100% Tobacco Free Policy. On behalf of RD Grace Q. Subong, the said award was received by Ms. April O. Cahayag and Ms. April Bacalaoloyo of the DSWD FO VIII Human Resource and Welfare Section (HRWS) at the Sabin Resort, Ormoc City on 14 December 2023. The Red Orchid Awards is the DOH’s search for government hospitals, offices, agencies, and local government units (LGUs) which implement a smoke-free environment and meet the World Health Organization’s (WHO) quality requirements for tobacco prevention and control. This recognition serves as a milestone and a testament of the agency’s long-standing commitment to fight against tobacco use, promoting cleaner air and improved public health for a smoke-free future. #BawatBuhayMahalagaSaDSWD#DSWDOtsoPadayonSiniranganBisayas
Look: DSWD Field Office VIII conducts a Quick Response Team Meeting
In response to the possible effects of Tropical Storm “Kabayan,” DSWD Field Office VIII recently conducted a Quick Response Team meeting to discuss the preparedness measures of the agency to respond to the needs of the local government units (LGUs), which are reported to be potentially affected. #LagingHandaPH#BawatBuhayMahalagaSaDSWD
DSWD Field Office VIII Nagsimula sa Pamamahagi ng Second Wave Family Food Pack Distribution sa Arteche
TINGNAN: Sinimulan na ng DSWD Field Office VIII ang second wave distribution ng family food packs (FFPs) sa mga naapektuhan ng Shear Line sa Arteche, Eastern, Samar noong December 6, 2023. Umabot na sa 8, 145 FFPs ang naipaabot sa nasabing lugar. Sa pinakahuling tala, 236, 791 FFPs na ang naipaabot sa mga apektadong lokal na pamahalaan sa rehiyon. Una nang nagbigay ng direktiba si Secretary Rex Gatchalian na dagdagan ang suplay ng FFPs sa mga apektado, kung kaya’t patuloy ang ginagawang relief operations ng ahensya. #BawatBuhayMahalagaSaDSWD
DSWD FO VIII CONTINUES TO STRENGTHEN PARTNERSHIPS WITH CSOS, NGOS, AND NGAS THROUGH A REGIONAL CONFERENCE
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) Field Office VIII, through its Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps), held a Partnership Conference with its partner Civil Society Organizations (CSOs); National Government Agencies (NGAs); and National Government Organizations (NGOs) on November 30, 2023, at The Oriental Hotel, Palo Leyte. The said conference was graced by Regional Director Grace Subong; OIC- Assistant Regional Director for Operations Natividad Sequito; and Division Chief Paula Unay. Highlights of the activity include the Presentation of regional Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps) updates; 2023 CSO accomplishments; and the Presentation of results during the Multi-Stakeholders Summit which was conducted in October this year, in Angeles Pampanga and participated by the NGAs and LGUs. The 4Ps also welcomed its new partner, the Cocogen Insurance Corp. through a ceremonial signing of the Memorandum of Agreement (MOA). Meanwhile, the Samar Crusade Against Poverty Inc. sealed their agreement anew under the program. Further, an Awarding Ceremony for the partner stakeholders took place to recognize their role in maximizing the impact of social welfare programs like the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program (4Ps). The Awarding Ceremony was also a way of the department’s demonstration of utmost appreciation towards its partners for their support in the implementation of the Pantawid Pamilyang Pilipino Program most especially in helping the Pantawid households attain an improved and sustainable well-being. The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) continues to strengthen its collaboration and coordination with partner stakeholders to fulfill its mandate. #BawatBuhayMahalagaSaDSWD
DSWD Regional Director Hailed as the Most Outstanding Regional Director
DSWD Field Office VIII is immensely proud and honored of its Regional Director, who was hailed as the Most Outstanding Regional Director during the 4th Eastern Visayas Media Awards 2023 and Recognition to Media Partners on December 2, 2023 at Summit Hotel, Tacloban City. Congratulations, RD Grace!
LISTAHANAN UPDATE
Listahanan Update Sa pagbubukas ng bagong taon, tuloy-tuloy pa rin ang pag babahay-bahay ng mga Enumerators at Area Supervisors ng DSWD Field Office VIII- Listahanan upang isagawa ang Second Round 4Ps Special Assessment. Sa ngayaon, umabot na sa 5,867 na mga sambahayang 4Ps sa Rehiyon Otso ang na interbyu. Layon ng Second Round 4Ps Special Assessment na siguraduhing matukoy, makapanayam at mapabilang sa Listahanan 3 database ang mga hindi pa na assess na mga benepisyaryo ng 4Ps. #BawatBuhayMahalagaSaDSWD #BawatBahayMagkakasamaSaKaunlaran #DSWDListahanan3
Listahanan Update
2nd Round 4Ps Special Assessment (Encoding Activity) Kasalukuyang ginagawa ng mga Listahanan Encoders at Verifiers ang pag encode at pag biripika ng mga datos mula sa mga nakolektang Household Assessment Forms (HAFs) na isinumite ng mga nagbabahay-bahay na mga Listahanan Field Staff. Ipinapasok ang mga datos na nakalap sa pamamagitan ng pag encode nito sa Data Entry Application (DEA) ng Listahanan. Matapos ma encode, isinasailalim naman sa beripikasyon ang mga datos kung saan tinitiyak na tama at wasto ang mga impormasyon na na encode sa system. Matatandaang nagbigay direktiba si DSWD Secretary Gatchalian na isagawa ang 2nd Round 4Ps Special Assessment upang matukoy, makapanayam at mapabilang sa Listahanan 3 database ang mga hindi pa na assess na mga benepisyaryo ng 4Ps. #BawatBuhayMahalagaSaDSWD #BawatBahayMagkakasamaSaKaunlaran #DSWDListahanan3